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W256 HJW

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,669 mi
Last recorded59,669 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 HJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,669 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs light corrosion/slight distortion

minor chip in o/s windscreen

o/s and n/s front tyres outer walls minor damage

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes developing corrosion

o/s and n/s rear footbrake/handbrake low effort/within limits

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,374 miles

front tyres minor damage to outer walls

o/s rear shocker slight dampness

Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres minor damage to outer walls

o/s rear shocker slight dampness

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,933 miles

both the front outer abs rings are cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2006 35,353 miles

baffles loose in exhausts back-box †

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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W256 HJW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W256 HJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W256 HJW registered?

W256 HJW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W256 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 HJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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